However, since I am in it for the long haul I am not too interested in these daily or monthly fluctuations. What matters is that I keep focused on buying high quality companies which provide me with a steady stream of growing dividends.

Purchases

None.

Dividends received
Three separate companies paid me dividends during this month.

DE: 18 shares @ $0.60 for a total of $10.80

OHI: 59 shares @ $0.60 for a total of $35.40

KMI: 48 shares @ $0.125 for a total of $6.00

Total: around €40 after tax, which is lower than last year due to the dividend reduction of KMI and the fact that I closed my TGH position. I guess next year will be better! :-)Dividend increases or decreases during this month

OHI raised the quarterly dividend by a penny. Since I own 59 shares that will provide me with an extra 2 euro's per year. Ka-ching!